Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! Re: Thin and long Cracks on slab 3Nov 10, 2016 6:25 am The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Thin and long Cracks on slab 4Nov 10, 2016 2:17 pm Build thread - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=83484 Our Glendale 39, SA Re: Thin and long Cracks on slab 5Nov 10, 2016 5:34 pm The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Thin and long Cracks on slab 6Nov 10, 2016 7:34 pm Build thread - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=83484 Our Glendale 39, SA Re: Thin and long Cracks on slab 9Nov 13, 2016 5:16 am Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Thin and long Cracks on slab 10Nov 13, 2016 6:25 pm It's not that the answer is invalid, the response I have provided is based on my own experience where hairline cracks where visible and I was given the same answer 12 years ago. Yes, I have slab heave and yes the soil report incorrectly classified the site resulting in more than just cracks to the slab. There is no harm in checking and questioning to ensure that the foundations are sound. It's also good to understand what each classification means. My property had large trees and an existing premises which was torn down and the property sub divided. The site has a "H classification and 3 structural engineers agreed it should have been "P" at a minimum "E". Therefore the slab was undersized for its purpose. 7 4373 The CSIRO BTF18 explains differnt types of cracks and what "normal" is Google this and the top result is actually the latest version. You normally have to buy this from… 9 7681 The spacing of the studs looks pretty large especially for a load bearing wall. 3 8170 |